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Science and the universities

C Fortier

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 4, 1981
    PubMed
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    Canadian universities face challenges with declining enrollment impacting national service capacity. Adapting requires collaboration between government, universities, and the public to manage contraction while preserving educational quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Higher Education Policy
    • Canadian Educational Systems
    • Demographic Trends in Education

    Background:

    • Canadian university funding models were predicated on continuous enrollment growth.
    • Anticipated declines in student enrollment pose a significant challenge to the existing higher education infrastructure.
    • Historical precedents for managing university contraction are limited in Canada.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the potential impact of declining university enrollment on Canada's capacity to meet national needs.
    • To explore the challenges associated with managing a contraction within the university system.
    • To identify necessary collaborative strategies for navigating potential educational downsizing.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of Canadian and United States higher education system responses to demographic shifts.

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  • Policy review of university funding and governance structures.
  • Qualitative assessment of potential impacts on educational quality and service delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • The current university system and its funding mechanisms are ill-equipped for enrollment decline.
    • Effective, humane, and economical contraction requires unprecedented cooperation.
    • Maintaining educational quality during a period of retrenchment presents a substantial hurdle.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant adjustments are needed for the Canadian university system to adapt to declining enrollment.
    • Coordinated efforts between universities, provincial/federal governments, and the public are essential for successful adaptation.
    • Proactive strategies are required to ensure the university system can continue to serve national needs amidst demographic changes.